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Today’s daily horoscope is particularly special. We’re smack in the middle of a messy Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius. Still, at 9:18 pm ET, the sun and Mercury will come together in what astrologers call a cazimi, an Arabic word that means “the heart of the sun.” Mercury is the messenger between humans and the cosmos, so we can almost think of this planet as a translator of divine language. When it’s this close to the sun—our source of heat, light, and vitality, it’s considered a magical moment. In short, it cosmically slaps. We can receive important messages from our subconscious and suddenly “see” emotions, ideas, and truths that were invisible to us before.

Get ready for “aha” moments and pay attention to your thoughts all day as this dynamic aspect builds to perfection tonight. Some background: the moon is in Aquarius all day, keeping us in an analytical state of mind, but also priming us for a bit of revolution and rule-breaking.

Looking for even more cosmic insights? Check out your full December 2024 monthly horoscope, or take a look at your yearly 2024 horoscope. 

Aries

March 21–April 19

The Mercury cazimi hits your spirituality sector, opening your mind wide and making you receptive to new ideas, including ones that are pretty out there for the average person. It’s all about broadening your horizons at the moment, Aries. Podcasts, books, documentaries, conversations that make you go whoa—it’s all possible right now. Side note: You just might be the one enlightening someone else.

Taurus

April 20–May 20

Tonight’s powerful cazimi turns on in your sexuality sector, Taurus. Yes, it’s time to discover something about your deepest desires that you may have never thought about before. Be open and curious about the erotic tenor of a current relationship, one that you’d like to have in the future, or just the relationship you have with your own body. You might even consider journaling about emotional intimacy.

Gemini

May 21–June 20

Any Mercury cazimi is a big deal for you, Gemini, because the communication planet is your ruler. Yet today’s event is even more meaningful because it happens in your relationship zone. The insights you experience about partnerships could illuminate the nature of a romantic or professional alliance. This could be a conversation you have with a lover or partner—or in a dream. Pay attention to all your feelings, not just your thoughts.

Cancer

June 21–July 22

As today’s Mercury Cazimi flashes on like a neon light in your work and wellness zone, a sudden idea about integrating your schedule, to-do list, and workout routines could take you by surprise. You might have insight into your mental or physical health or how you spend your days. The body keeps the score; balance is possible when you listen closely to your subconscious, Cancer.

Leo

July 23–August 22

Today’s spectacular Mercury cazimi enlivens your fifth house of love, romance, and pure, unbridled fun. You could have a breakthrough moment around your relationship with pleasure, Leo. Do you believe you deserve a good time even if you haven’t worked for it? This is the moment to explore the relationship of pleasure to healing your body and your soul.

Virgo

August 23–September 22

The Mercury cazimi is big news in your world, Virgo. When your planetary ruler is involved in an important Astro event, as it is today, you need to sit up and pay close attention. As the planet of communication conjoins the sun in your home zone, you might have a sudden insight into your childhood, parenting, or living conditions. If anything needs to be addressed in your domestic sphere, this can help you make it better.

Libra

September 23–October 22

As an air sign, the life of the mind is central to your soul’s mission Libra, and with today’s Mercury cazimi in your house of talking and thinking, you’re getting a major intellectual wake-up call. This could be your own revelation about your communication style or a profound conversation that changes the way you think about yourself and the world. Whatever happens, this is a mind-blowing moment.

Scorpio

October 23–November 21

A fiery Mercury cazimi pops off in your financial zone today, bringing insights into your relationship with money, earning, spending, saving—and self-worth. Your entire material worldview can change now, Scorpio. Maybe you’re not satisfied with your current job and want to seek more meaningful work, or perhaps you’re about to get bitten by an entrepreneurial bug. You may want to table taking action on any insights until next year but definitely consider them.

Sagittarius

November 22–December 21

When a Mercury cazimi comes to your very own sign, it can explode your self-concept in wholly unexpected ways. As the communication planet comes into super close contact with the sun in Sagittarius, it’s okay to step into the spotlight and let other people see the whole of you—and then celebrate you. After all, this is your birthday season, but you get permission to next-level the festivities today, letting your greatness expand.

Capricorn

December 22–January 19

Today’s Mercury cazimi happens in your twelfth house of dreams, Capricorn. This is another way of saying your subconscious thoughts are super loud at the moment. As much as this might be uncomfortable, it can lead to a breakthrough moment (or moments) in your journey to better understand who you are and how you relate to others. If you’re not already in therapy, this is like the cosmos are offering you a free session—so take some notes.

Aquarius

January 20–February 18

A Mercury cazimi in your social zone can be cool as hell for your friendships, Aquarius. With your eleventh house of groups, goals, and wishes lit up by this planetary pairing, the importance of your community comes into stark focus. This is already one of the life arenas you care most about, but in this moment, you could have an insight that changes the entire way you approach your besties, group chat, and social feeds.

Pisces

February 19–March 20

With Mercury moving in as close as can be to the sun in your status sector, fame is not a remote reality for you. If you close your eyes, you may be able to imagine yourself as a mega-influencer or celebrity. Once you tap into this idea, it begins to become true. If you want to up your follower count, you can get it, Pisces—especially under these cosmic conditions.